Rail Transloader

Road & Rail Services • East Chicago, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rail Transloader / Terminal Operator - Starting Pay $20/hour
Road & Rail Services is hiring Rail Transloaders / Terminal Operators to safely transfer hazardous and non-hazardous materials between railroad tank cars and tanker trucks. This position requires strict compliance with EPA, FRA, OSHA, and company safety standards. This is a hands-on, outdoor industrial role suited for individuals who value safety, consistency, and physical work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Willingness to work around hazardous materials (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail
• A safety-first mindset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles in a 3-hour period and occasionally up to 10 miles per shift
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 60 lbs
• Ability to apply gripping force up to 80 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, or climb for periods exceeding 2 hours
• Ability to work at heights up to 20 feet
• Ability to wear respiratory protection and full hazmat suits
• Ability to hear and communicate safety instructions clearly

Responsibilities

• Transferring hazardous and non-hazardous products between railcars and tanker trucks
• Climbing heights of 15 to 20 feet to inspect, connect, and seal tank cars and trailers
• Inspecting railcars, trucks, hoses, and transfer equipment
• Operating site vehicles and equipment such as golf carts, pumps, heaters, and small tractors
• Performing basic preventive maintenance including oil changes, batteries, starters, and clutches
• Completing hazardous waste transfer logs, facility logs, and manifests
• Preparing products for transfer including heating, sparging, and sampling
• Maintaining housekeeping standards
• Participating in safety audits
• Following all federal, site, and company safety procedures
• Following all safety rules
• Reporting unsafe conditions immediately
• Performing work without creating risk to themselves or others
• Protecting equipment while meeting safety, quality, and production standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Annual steel-toe boot allowance
• All required PPE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED